"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THE PUSHUP IS the do-everything, no-gear exercise for the upper body—and maybe one of the best overall ...

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Build lean muscle after 50 with 6 bodyweight exercises that boost strength, stability, and mobility without any gym machines.

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An elite bodybuilder said he uses an exercise technique called slow negatives to build more muscle. Also called eccentric reps, negatives can help optimize gains by putting more tension on the muscle.